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Translantic Relations and Security Policy: Common Interests, Values and History
Some opening remarks about September 11, 2001. The crisis in transatlantic relations and the current situation. The speaker proceeded to address the audience under the following headings: Changes in the Geopolitical Situation; A New Atlanticism; Perspectives: Development of Culture, Cultuer...
Some opening remarks about September 11, 2001. The crisis in transatlantic relations and the current situation. The speaker proceeded to address the audience under the following headings: Changes in the Geopolitical Situation; A New Atlanticism; Perspectives: Development of Culture, Cultuer...http://speeches.empireclub.org/62795/data2009-07-16T09:05:37.960Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/62795/data
Translantic Relations and Security Policy: Common Interests, Values and History
Canada and the League of Nations
Canada's particular, specific relation to the League of Nations. Activities and success of the League of Nations. The significance of the International Court of Justice. What the League really stands for. Seeing in the League of Nations the beginning of a great new thing which the speaker...
Canada's particular, specific relation to the League of Nations. Activities and success of the League of Nations. The significance of the International Court of Justice. What the League really stands for. Seeing in the League of Nations the beginning of a great new thing which the speaker...http://speeches.empireclub.org/62653/data2009-07-16T09:05:14.637Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/62653/data
Canada and the League of Nations
World Politics of Canada and the Empire
The importance of world politics for Canada. Canada as a nation and internationalized, and today bearing her share of international responsibility. The study of international affairs as a kind of science. Attempting to find the fundamental principles that underlie the life of nations. A...
The importance of world politics for Canada. Canada as a nation and internationalized, and today bearing her share of international responsibility. The study of international affairs as a kind of science. Attempting to find the fundamental principles that underlie the life of nations. A...http://speeches.empireclub.org/62474/data2009-07-16T09:04:46.633Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/62474/data
World Politics of Canada and the Empire
Some Considerations in Canadian Foreign Policy
The importance of the Commonwealth as an instrument for the preservation of peace in the world, and the unity of those who are its constituents. Some aspects of foreign affairs in relation to the situation in what is inaccurately described sometimes as the Middle East. Some of the speaker's...
The importance of the Commonwealth as an instrument for the preservation of peace in the world, and the unity of those who are its constituents. Some aspects of foreign affairs in relation to the situation in what is inaccurately described sometimes as the Middle East. Some of the speaker's...http://speeches.empireclub.org/62435/data2009-07-16T09:04:40.362Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/62435/data
Some Considerations in Canadian Foreign Policy
New Directions in Foreign Policy
Canadian foreign policy. Examples of Canadian foreign policy. The goals and design of Canada's foreign policy. The International Law of the Sea Conference. Historical and political background of Canada's foreign policy. Canada's recent role in Africa, and with the United Nations. Monetary...
Canadian foreign policy. Examples of Canadian foreign policy. The goals and design of Canada's foreign policy. The International Law of the Sea Conference. Historical and political background of Canada's foreign policy. Canada's recent role in Africa, and with the United Nations. Monetary...http://speeches.empireclub.org/61959/data2009-07-16T09:03:24.913Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/61959/data
New Directions in Foreign Policy
Europe and the British Empire
The speaker's recent lecture in Warsaw on Canada at the request of the Polish authorities. The speaker endeavouring to work out some sort of connnection between British liberty as seen from the point of view of the Dominions and Polish liberty as seen by the European point of view. A Polish...
The speaker's recent lecture in Warsaw on Canada at the request of the Polish authorities. The speaker endeavouring to work out some sort of connnection between British liberty as seen from the point of view of the Dominions and Polish liberty as seen by the European point of view. A Polish...http://speeches.empireclub.org/61884/data2009-07-16T09:03:12.960Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/61884/data
Europe and the British Empire
Canadian Foreign Policy—a 1978 Perspective
Some impressions, from personal experience in public life and as Secretary of State, on the condition of the world today and on those things which the speaker feels Canada can do something about. The east-west confrontation since WWII; the relationship between the Soviet Union and its...
Some impressions, from personal experience in public life and as Secretary of State, on the condition of the world today and on those things which the speaker feels Canada can do something about. The east-west confrontation since WWII; the relationship between the Soviet Union and its...http://speeches.empireclub.org/61637/data2009-07-16T09:02:33.520Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/61637/data
Canadian Foreign Policy—a 1978 Perspective
Canada in a Changing World
The political realities of the world we live in: a short historical review and then a discussion of changes that have taken place and the realities of today. Some global events that have changed the world, such as the re-emergence of China onto the world stage, the demise of two great blocs...
The political realities of the world we live in: a short historical review and then a discussion of changes that have taken place and the realities of today. Some global events that have changed the world, such as the re-emergence of China onto the world stage, the demise of two great blocs...http://speeches.empireclub.org/61612/data2009-07-16T09:02:29.660Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/61612/data
Canada in a Changing World
Foreign Policy in Action
The consequences of not implementing alternatives to protectionism. Broadening trade agreements. Parallels in history to Canada's current trade situation from fifty years ago: the basis of the GATT. Pursuing our bilateral and multilateral trading interests together with the United States. A...
The consequences of not implementing alternatives to protectionism. Broadening trade agreements. Parallels in history to Canada's current trade situation from fifty years ago: the basis of the GATT. Pursuing our bilateral and multilateral trading interests together with the United States. A...http://speeches.empireclub.org/61550/data2009-07-16T09:02:19.995Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/61550/data
Foreign Policy in Action
A Modern Foreign Policy
Foreign Affairs: Canada's position. Why we need a modern foreign policy and what shape that policy should take. Pursuing solutions to the emerging environmental crises. Ensuring Canada's independence and strength in a multi-lateral as opposed to a continental framework. Securing greater...
Foreign Affairs: Canada's position. Why we need a modern foreign policy and what shape that policy should take. Pursuing solutions to the emerging environmental crises. Ensuring Canada's independence and strength in a multi-lateral as opposed to a continental framework. Securing greater...http://speeches.empireclub.org/61350/data2009-07-16T09:01:48.118Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/61350/data
A Modern Foreign Policy
Canada in World Affairs
Some facts about Canada's diplomatic efforts. Canada's 51 diplomatic missions. The speaker's assertion that "for no nation is there a greater challenge in world affairs or a greater opportunity for leadership than there is for our own Canada. We can perhaps give finer leadership than any...
Some facts about Canada's diplomatic efforts. Canada's 51 diplomatic missions. The speaker's assertion that "for no nation is there a greater challenge in world affairs or a greater opportunity for leadership than there is for our own Canada. We can perhaps give finer leadership than any...http://speeches.empireclub.org/61244/data2009-07-16T09:01:32.460Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/61244/data
Canada in World Affairs
Can Canada Have An Independent Foreign Policy?
Foreign policy as a very fashionable subject. Some characteristics of the concept of foreign policy. The great attractiveness of foreign policy. The "inter-penetration" between domestic policy and foreign policy. Two simple Canadian illustrations. An examination with some realism, of the...
Foreign policy as a very fashionable subject. Some characteristics of the concept of foreign policy. The great attractiveness of foreign policy. The "inter-penetration" between domestic policy and foreign policy. Two simple Canadian illustrations. An examination with some realism, of the...http://speeches.empireclub.org/60900/data2009-07-16T09:00:38.323Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/60900/data
Can Canada Have An Independent Foreign Policy?
Canadian Foreign Policy in a Two Power World
A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto.
The complicated and difficult time for foreign policy. Reasons why that is so. Scientific achievements outstripping social and moral development. The special difficulties of the formulation of foreign policy for...
A joint meeting of The Empire Club of Canada and The Canadian Club of Toronto.
The complicated and difficult time for foreign policy. Reasons why that is so. Scientific achievements outstripping social and moral development. The special difficulties of the formulation of foreign policy for...http://speeches.empireclub.org/60642/data2009-07-16T08:59:58.899Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/60642/data
Canadian Foreign Policy in a Two Power World
Canadian Diplomacy and Responsibility
Some introductory remarks on national and imperialism. The importance of the accurate use of words. How far Canada has already gone along the path of independent diplomacy; how far are we prepared to go? The first a question of fact; the second a question of policy. Much misunderstanding...
Some introductory remarks on national and imperialism. The importance of the accurate use of words. How far Canada has already gone along the path of independent diplomacy; how far are we prepared to go? The first a question of fact; the second a question of policy. Much misunderstanding...http://speeches.empireclub.org/60412/data2009-07-16T08:59:21.820Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/60412/data
Canadian Diplomacy and Responsibility
London, Paris, Geneva
Canadians considering whether or not we as a people should not take a larger interest in the affairs of the world outside of us. When a Canadian goes to London. Being impressed by the magnitude of London and the Empire. The educated Englishman knowing more about Europe than Canada, and why...
Canadians considering whether or not we as a people should not take a larger interest in the affairs of the world outside of us. When a Canadian goes to London. Being impressed by the magnitude of London and the Empire. The educated Englishman knowing more about Europe than Canada, and why...http://speeches.empireclub.org/60079/data2009-07-16T08:58:30.672Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/60079/data
London, Paris, Geneva
Canada's Actions Against Landmines
The problem of anti-personnel (AP) mines in Kosovo. The dimensions of the threat. The task of Canadian mine-clearning experts in Kosovo. The problems of AP mines in other countries. The UN Mission. Progress made since the conclusion of the Ottawa Convention. The new kind of partnershipamong...
The problem of anti-personnel (AP) mines in Kosovo. The dimensions of the threat. The task of Canadian mine-clearning experts in Kosovo. The problems of AP mines in other countries. The UN Mission. Progress made since the conclusion of the Ottawa Convention. The new kind of partnershipamong...http://speeches.empireclub.org/59835/data2009-07-16T08:39:05.799Zhttp://speeches.empireclub.org/59835/data
Canada's Actions Against Landmines